The 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament (March Madness) officially starts with the First Four games on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio.

Selection Sunday, when the full 68‑team bracket is revealed, is March 15, 2026.

The full first round then tips off on March 19–20, 2026 across multiple sites nationwide.

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